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Beginner guides, touch and social rugby, training tips and crew news from the heart of Las Vegas, plus the road to the APR Games.

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The APR Games 2027

May 29–31, 2027 in Las Vegas. 10s rugby, $299 player entry.

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The free weekly APR newsletter.

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The Downtown Way

What we stand for.

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Meet the APR teams

Five founding Las Vegas franchises.

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Rugby for everyone.

Downtown Rugby is where Vegas locals come together to experience the beautiful game. We're not just a team, we're a community of players, fans and friends united by our love for rugby.

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or picking up a ball for the first time, Downtown Rugby welcomes you. Our social leagues, summer touch sessions and competitive squads offer something for every level.

All levelsBeginners to pros welcome
Flexible schedulePlay when it works for you
Social eventsOn and off the pitch
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Life at Downtown.

Real photos from the Downtown Rugby crew: on the pitch, in the gym and after the final whistle.

Touch

Summer touch

Evening sessions under the lights.

Train

In the gym

Getting better together, every session.

Play

Match day

Two squads, one photo after the final whistle.

Social

The third half

Friends on and off the pitch.

The Downtown Way

The principles that define us.

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Community

Rugby is our excuse to build lifelong friendships. The pitch is where strangers become family.

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Inclusive

No experience required. No judgment. Just a willingness to learn, play and have fun.

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Excellence

We push each other to be better every session. Growth happens outside your comfort zone.

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Fun first

Life's too short for boring rugby. We play hard, laugh harder and celebrate every moment.

A community built on the pitch, bonded for life.

APR Games 2027 · Las Vegas

Three nights. Three fields. One crown.

Downtown Rugby is one of five founding franchises of the APR Games, Memorial Day weekend, May 29–31, 2027, in Las Vegas.

  • 10-a-side rugby, two 20-minute halves, evening kickoffs under floodlights
  • Men's Elite ($10,000 prize pool), Women's Social ($5,000) and Youth divisions
  • Player entry $299: team jersey, kit bag, at least three pool games and opening-night access
  • Coaching clinic May 28–31, 2027
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The APR teams

Five founding Las Vegas franchises, plus one invitational team still to be revealed. Pick a side, then come and play.

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The businesses that back American Pro Rugby and its teams.

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